Public Relations Administrator

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Public Relations Administrator in our Houston office. This position administers the PR – and media-related initiatives and activities of the firm. Oversees the submission of the firm’s responses to legal directories, legal peer-group surveys, and various awards published by major legal trades and other directories, including but not limited to Chambers, Legal 500, and Benchmark Litigation. Administers the internal and external marketing initiatives to enhance firm visibility and to increase the external rankings and recognition for the firm and its lawyers. Serves as a liaison to external public relations agencies and other external vendors.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Oversees the submission of the firm’s responses to award submissions, rankings and legal directors, including: determines overall strategy with respect to submissions; communicates with researchers; drafts, edits, and recommends content; coordinates and conducts interviews with firm lawyers; finalizes submissions; assembles profiles; communicates with and collects references; and evaluates results. Monitors opportunities to participate in worthwhile awards submissions and directories, and promotes opportunities in advance of deadlines. Notifies lawyers and/or business development team, as appropriate, of submission results, awards, rankings, etc.
2. Oversees the maintenance of the firm’s database of nominations and submissions, the firm’s repository of prior submissions and the firm’s award tracker. Maintains the firm’s accolades for the Award page of the website.
3. Serves as the firm’s subject matter expert on legal awards and directory programs. Stays abreast of research methodology, submission requirements, listing success rates, and attorney and client feedback regarding award submissions and directories.
4. Researches, monitors, identifies, and recommends opportunities to participate in worthwhile awards submissions and directories; evaluates awards programs and directories to assess legitimacy and identify opportunities worth pursing and advises and educates firm leadership, attorneys and business development staff regarding same.
5. Proactively reviews past submissions, analyzes past results, and identifies ranking trends to develop forward-looking strategies to improve submissions and firm rankings. Communicates with, coaches, and works with Business Development staff to implement strategies, working directly with attorneys where necessary to develop narratives . Develops a working knowledge of Foundation and utilizes it to review relevant experience. Reviews and recommends improvements to current award and directory submissions.
6. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
2. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of job related experience required, preferably in a law firm, professional services, or other client relationship-based organization. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
3. Other Qualifications: Compliance with Firm in-office policy required. Travel may be required. Availability and willingness to work long hours as needed to meet critical deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications. Strong commitment to client service excellence and teamwork. Must possess the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism. Must act as catalyst for change, drive and own results. Creative and innovative. Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening) and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse group of professionals. Sound judgment and flexibility. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed to process and read extensive written communications. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through oral communication. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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